Joshua Tree National Park is one that gets a lot of hype and a lot of visitors, usually staying in the top ten most visited parks. This park sits where the Mojave and Colorado deserts meet creating a unique ecosystem containing plants and animals that cannot be found anywhere else. Joshua Tree officially became a national park in 1994 to…
A lot of websites rank the best hiking trails in the USA. They all vary, and they are all generally based on the opinion of one person. All Trails’s ranking system is based on tens of thousands of reviews by real people who hike trails across America. If you want to hike one or all of these highly ranked trails,…
California, Oregon, and Washington are the most amazing states, and my favorite states to travel to for their unbelievable scenic hikes, gorgeous landscapes, and epic sights. One great way to spend 2 weeks exploring these states is by traveling from San Francisco to Seattle. For the best San Francisco to Seattle Road Trip, follow the itinerary detailed out below. There…
Next to New York City, Los Angeles is the most well-known American city both domestically and internationally. This is probably due to Hollywood and the movie industry. There is a higher concentration of celebrities in L.A. than anywhere else in the world, so people flock here to try and spot one. I would hold off your dreams of being amateur…
When I think of Santa Barbara, I think of endless sunny days, rows of palm trees, and surfers yelling, “Cowabunga, dude!” While I did not hear any “Hang ten!” or “I’m stoked!”, there were definitely enough surfers and palm trees to satisfy my imagination. But Santa Barbara is more than just a sleepy surf town. It has wine tasting, shopping,…
Yosemite National Park is one of the most amazing national parks in America and is nestled in northern California. Yosemite is known for its epic hikes including Half Dome, which is a treacherous trail ranked one of the best in all of the USA. But you do not need to hike long or difficult hikes to see some of the…
The Pacific Northwest is where I find I spend a lot of my time vacationing and exploring because it is one of the most beautiful areas in America. Towering volcanoes, exquisite beaches, lush rainforests, plunging waterfalls, wildlife abundance…the list goes on and on! These four 1-week Pacific Northwest Road Trip ideas can be explored independently, or they can be combined…
Redwood National and State Parks are truly a Northern California gem. The best hikes in Redwood National Park are about the journey, not the destination. Every walk among these giant redwood trees will bring amazement to your eyes. Even as you walk amongst them, it is hard to fathom how big they truly are and how long they have been…
In general, California is a beautiful and amazing state to visit. And San Diego is no exception. This Southern California city is located on the Pacific Ocean and just 20 minutes north of Tijuana, Mexico. There are a lot of fun activities to do in San Diego, but this 3-day San Diego itinerary is ideal for a long weekend. Disclaimer: This…
California is one of the most beautiful states in the country and has some of the most interesting cities to visit. You could spend weeks exploring between these two major cities, but most people do not have weeks of vacation time to spare. On this 10-day San Francisco to San Diego road trip, you will get a taste of California’s…